What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Spain?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Spain is to fly which costs €40 - €160 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Spain?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €40 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Spain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Barcelona. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Spain?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Spain. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Spain?

The distance between Basel and Spain is 845 km. The road distance is 977.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Spain without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Spain without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €120 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Spain?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Basel to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Spain bus from?

Basel to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Spain train from?

Basel to Spain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Spain?

The best way to get from Basel to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 10h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Spain bus arrive?

Basel to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.

Where does the Basel to Spain train arrive?

Basel to Spain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Basel to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Spain is 977 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Basel to Spain.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Spain?

Book your Basel to Spain train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Spain?

Book your Basel to Spain bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5502+ hotels available in Spain.

Basel to Spain - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Spain by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
4h 36m
€43–159
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
10h 4m
€127–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Barcelonabus FlixBus N872
15h 15m
€75–110
Drive 977.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Barcelonacar 977.2 km
10h 27m
€170–245
Fly Basel to Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane BSL - PMI
4h 21m
€43–209
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane ZRH - PMI
5h 32m
€75–175
Fly Basel to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BSL - MAD
5h 7m
€71–209
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
5h 57m
€65–215
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ZRH - MAD
6h 23m
€83–275

Basel to Spain by train

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10h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 845.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Spain?

easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 4m.

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